Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 27503 in Bahama, NC. These include 34 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bahama is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2018.
Bahama has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $174.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Bahama has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $982.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Bahama has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2015.
Bahama has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bahama was Winter Storm on Feb 25, 2015, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 20, 1998), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27503 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bahama, NC, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Bahama (ZIP 27503) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $174.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Bahama has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $982.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27503 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 25, 2015. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Bahama, NC area (ZIP 27503). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →